(grammar) A noun or word group that functions as part of a noun phrase.

Of, resembling, relating to, or consisting of a name or names. / Assigned to or bearing a person's name. / Existing in name only. / (philosophy) Of or relating to nominalism. / Insignificantly small.

plural of nominalism

(philosophy) A doctrine that universals do not have an existence except as names for classes of concrete objects.

The nominative case. / A noun in the nominative case.

Giving a name; naming; designating. / (grammar) Being in that case or form of a noun which stands as the subject of a finite verb. / Making a selection or nomination; choosing.

In the manner of a nominative; as a nominative.

To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office. / (obsolete) To entitle, confer a name upon.

(zoology) nominotypical

plural of nominator